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Don’t go from eating sugar non-stop to completely eliminating it in 24 hours because it will most likely backfire. Take a gradual process and try reducing your sugar intake each day. Cut out the sugar in your coffee or tea and look at your condiments such as honey mustard and ketchup, which may have added sugars in them.

What is added sugar? Added sugar is when the word “SUGAR” or any form of sugar is listed on the ingredient list of the foods you are eating. Here is a simple example: You have two jars of salsa in your hands: One jar lists tomatoes, peppers, onions, salt, spices and water while the other, let’s say it’s ‘organic’ salsa lists tomatoes, sugar, peppers, onions, salt, spices and water. So, what is the difference? Even though the second jar of salsa is organic, it has ADDED sugar (think of taking a teaspoon of white sugar and adding it to the jar of salsa). That is what the manufacturer did to the organic salsa. Now, the non-organic salsa has no added sugar. But the confusing part is that it may list sugars as 4 grams on the nutritional label, whereas the organic (sugar added) salsa may list sugars as 2 grams on it’s label. Why is that? Isn’t that confusing? That’s because the salsa without added sugar, made from whole ingredients (tomatoes, peppers, onions, salt, spices and water) contains more natural sugars (sugars coming from tomatoes and vegetables) which are higher in some cases than added white sugar. This is why it is SO important to read labels. Just because the amount of sugar on the nutrition facts is lower on one jar of salsa compared to another does not mean it is the better choice. You must look at the INGREDIENT LIST on each salsa to confirm that no added sugar is listed.

Replace sugars with stevia, a calorie-free sugar substitute made from a plant.

What is stevia? Stevia can be up to 300 times sweeter than regular cane sugar. Stevia doesn’t raise blood sugar; it has no calories or sugar because it is an herb. It’s an herb from a plant that grows in Brazil and Paraguay. A little bit of stevia goes a long way; it’s sold in powder and liquid form. Store stevia in your pantry.

Remember, sugar is still sugar in any form and if your body is inflamed then sugar will fuel your inflammation.

It is essential to work with a nutritionist and an Integrative M.D. because I am sharing general information that is not intended to be medical advice. This information is only given for informational purposes.

I just found out my body is sensitive to cane sugar and honey. I’m on day four without any added sugar if any kind because I’m not sure what types of sugars contain cane sugar. Any advice? When I label has sugar as an ingredient, how do I know if it’s cane sugar? I can’t wait to try your cookbook. I think it’s just what I need!

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